Suunto G3 User Manual

82. GETTING STARTEDThis chapter helps you get started with your Suunto G3. It introduces the buttons andtells you how to use the functions.2.1. DISPLA

92.2. USING YOUR SUUNTO G3This section explains how the menu structure works and how you can adjust differentsettings.2.2.1. Modes and menus1. Scroll

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112.3. KEY LOCKThe key lock prevents you from accidentally pushing the buttons.To activate the key lock:1. Press ENTER.2. Press START/DATA within 2 se

123. TIME MODEIn the Time mode, you can view the current time, dual time, current date and week-day. You can also set alarms, adjust the unit's s

133.1.2. Dual timeThe dual time enables you to keep track of another time in another time zone whiletraveling.To set the dual time:1. Select Time in t

143.3. GENERALWith this function you can adjust the tones, icons and light.To adjust general settings:1. Select General In the Set menu.2. Select a su

153.4. DISTWith this function you can define the time and date formats and the distance unit youwant your Suunto G3 to use.• Time: 12h or 24h format•

164. GAME MODEThe Game mode allows you to keep scoreduring a round of golf. You can also keepscore of your opponent's game. Your SuuntoG3 display

174.1.2. Starting the game1. In the Game mode, select an opponent from the list. You can edit or change oppo-nents in Suunto Golf Manager.2. Set your

18Depending on the course, the game ends automatically after 9 or 18 holes (see sec-tion 4.6.6).NOTE: While the game is on, you cannot enter the Time

194.3. STABLEFORDStableford is a popular format as it allows anindividual golfer to play the course on his/herown merits but, in the event of a bad ho

204.5. SCRATCHScratch is a quick and easy game that allows you to easily calculate your overallscore and putts while playing on the fairway (The putts

214.6.1. Adding penalties (Penalty)If you want to memorize a penalty, a separate display opens where you can choosethe following: • Water•Out•Drop•Rul

224.6.5. Viewing the current result and time4.6.6. Nine-hole gameWith Suunto G3 you can play both 9-hole and 18-hole games. With 18-hole games,you jus

235. MEMORY MODEThe Memory mode gives you access tothe information stored in the unit's mem-ory. It allows you to view statistics andhistory of p

244. To create a 9-hole course, long press ENTER during the 9th hole, right after defin-ing the hole distance.NOTE: If you want to adjust the informat

255.2.5. Erasing a course (Erase)With this function you can erase a course from the memory.1. Select a suitable course in the Course menu.2. Select Er

265.3.3. Erasing all the game statistics (Erase All)With this function you can erase all the statistics of all the games stored in the mem-ory.1. Sele

275.4.2. Resetting the history files (Reset)1. Select Reset in the History menu. Suunto G3 displays the message ‘RESETDD.MM.YY HISTORY?’ where the da

1CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTSSuunto USA Phone 1 (800) 543-9124Canada Phone 1 (800) 776-7770Suunto Website www.suunto.comEN

286. SUUNTO GOLF MANAGERSuunto Golf Manager (SGM) is a software designed to enhance the functionality ofyour Suunto G3. You can use it to transfer inf

296.3. PC INTERFACEWith the PC interface cable you can transfer information between your Suunto G3and your computer. The interface cable is delivered

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316.4.1. G-device window (1)In this window you establish the connection between Suunto G3 and Suunto GolfManager. After reading the data, Suunto Golf

326.4.5. Suuntosports.com window (5) This window displays the data you have in SuuntoSports.com. You have to be a regis-tered member before you can ad

337. SUUNTOSPORTS.COMSuuntoSports.com is an Internet site for all Suunto wristop computer users. There youcan share experiences and data collected usi

347.3. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM CATEGORIESSuuntoSports.com includes three different categories for each sport: MySuunto,Communities and Sport-specific pages.7

358. CARE AND MAINTENANCE8.1. CARE OF THE SUUNTO G3Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassembleor service your S

368.3. REPLACING THE BATTERYYour Suunto G3 operates on a 3-Volt lithium cell, type: CR 2032. The life expectancyis approximately 12 months.A low-batte

37To replace the battery:1. Insert a coin into the slot located on the battery compartment cover on the backsideof your Suunto G3.2. Turn the coin cou

21. INTRODUCTION ... 61.1 SUUNTO G3 FEATURES ...

389. DEFINITIONS AND CALCULATION RULESThis chapter contains definitions and formulas that your Suunto G3 uses to calculatethe statistics and scores.Co

39Green in regulation (GIR)This determines your ability to play the fairway in a regulated amount of shots having2 putts left for playing a par.GIR is

40If the game is interrupted for some reason, the score for each player is the number ofholes they have won.EXAMPLE: If the player A has won 4 holes a

41Strokeplay scoreFormula:NET STROKES = HOLE SCORE - HANDICAP COMPENSATIONUp and downThis is possible if you have played the hole within the par, used

4210. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS• Operating temperature -20 C to + 50 C / -5 F to 120 F• Storage temperature -30 C to + 60 C / -22 F to 140 F• Weight 60

4311. TERMS AND CONDITIONS11.1. COPYRIGHT This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended solelyfor the use of its cli

4412. LIMITS OF LIABILITY If this product should fail due to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will,at its sole option, repair or replace

34.1.1 Selecting the game type and course ... 164.1.2 Starting the game ...

45.3 STATS ...255.3.1 Viewing game statistics (V

57.3.2 Communities ... 347.3.3 Sport-specific pages ...

61. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations for purchasing Suunto G3, a wristop computer designed for golfers!Suunto G3 is a sophisticated scorekeeper that allows

7PC-Software• Scorecard• Stores played games• Playing history and trend graphs of the development of key stats (GIR, FIR, puttsetc.)• Course database